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Somerset Council - Public Funerals

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 10:37

Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Somerset Council's Public Health Funeral Services has progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at £560,000, was awarded to Co-op Funeral Care on 28 May 2025. Somerset Council, the buying organisation located in Taunton, England, seeks to fulfil its obligation under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, section 46, to manage public funerals within the region. The contract period will span from 29 May 2025 to 28 May 2031, utilising an open procurement method. The service falls under the industry category of funeral and related services and offers a period of potential extension beyond the initial three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive coverage across the specified geographic areas of Somerset. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially beneficial due to the process's suitability criteria. Given the structured segmentation into lots based on geographical locations, businesses with regional expertise or those looking to expand their services in Somerset and potentially other regions in the UK might find this an ideal chance for growth. The open procedure invites a competitive bidding environment, encouraging diverse participation and innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Council - Public Funerals

Notice Description

Contract for the deliver Public Health Funeral Services for Somerset Council. Contract period of three years with the option to extend it for a further 2 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42a6ea39-6260-4807-8bb5-1acc20945136
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48aac83-f932-43ca-b9cf-53ee0b8124f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

98371120 - Cremation services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CO-OP FUNERAL CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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